Environmental Clearance grants project with mandate to replace 'Prajakta' tree with indigenous species

The project involves building/construction activities with a total construction area of 77,178.57 square meters.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is H S Associates. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Maharashtra.

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Environmental Clearance (EC) granted under EIA Notification 2006, Category B2.
• Project Size: Total Construction Area is 77,178.57 Sq.m.
• Condition: Proponent must obtain all mandatory NOCs and plan approvals from the local planning authority.
• Condition: Proponent must replace the 'Prajakta' tree with other indigenous tree species.
• Condition: Proponent must implement a plan to make the project a plastic-free zone.
• Condition: Treated sewage must meet parameters set by the National Green Tribunal order dated 30.04.2019.
• Condition: Construction phase water usage must not be drinking water.
• Condition: Construction and demolition waste must be managed as per the 2016 Rules.
• Condition: Electric vehicle charging facilities must be provided as per the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy, 2025.
• Condition: Minimum 5% energy saving must be achieved using non-conventional energy sources.

Also in the document

• The clearance specifically requires the replacement of a 'Prajakta' tree with indigenous species.
• The project is mandated to be a 'plastic-free zone'.